- BGG rating
- 5.7
Mega Man: The Board Game – Time Man & Oil Man
- 2–8 players
- 40–60 min
- 2015
- BGG rank
- BGG #31,223
- BGG rating
- 5.1
Mega Man: The Board Game
2016
Rules assistance for Mega Man: The Board Game
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 60–90 min
- 13+
- Complexity 1.6/5
Rules assistant for Mega Man: The Board Game
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Mega Man: The Board Game is a board game released in 2016 for 2–6 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Jason Hawronsky and Matt Whitaker and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Point to Point Movement.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Mega Man: The Board Game – Boss Pack
- 2–6 players
- 60–180 min
- 2016
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Mega Man: The Board Game – Proto Man Expansion
- 2–6 players
- 60–90 min
- 2016
- BGG rating
- 6.2
Mega Man: The Board Game – Roll Character
- 2–6 players
- 60–180 min
- 2016
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Mega Man: The Board Game – Rush Character
- 2–6 players
- 60–180 min
- 2016
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About the game
Mega Man: The Board Game, created and licensed by Jasco Games, brings all the excitement and fun found in the classic video game series to the tabletop. Created for the 25th anniversary of the character, Mega Man: The Board Game is a 2-6 player board game in which players control both their character and Dr. Wily's forces, ideally to impede the progress of other players. After determining who goes first, players choose the Robot Master's stage on which they wish to start the game. On your turn, flip over the challenge card to reveal your first challenge. You choose the dice you wish to use to pass the challenge, then play cards from your hand and use abilities from your character to blast, jump or run through the challenge. Your opponents can play cards from the Dr. Wily side of their hand to make your challenge more difficult, possibly doing damage or taking lives from you along the way. If you beat the challenge, you move forward on the stage a number of spaces determined by the challenge you defeated. Once all spaces are clear and you are face-to-face with the Robot Master, you enter the "Boss Battle". You and your opponents now take turns battling each other until only one robot remains standing. If you are the victor, you take the Robot Master's powers from the character card, stacking it under your own character card. If you were the first player to defeat this Robot Master, you also gain its Trophy, which allows you to set a die to any face you wish in a future Challenge or Boss Battle. Play continues around the board until you have defeated enough Robot Masters to enter Dr. Wily's castle and face the final boss. The first player to defeat Dr. Wily wins.
Questions and answers
Mega Man: The Board Game supports 2–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Mega Man: The Board Game is 60–90 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Mega Man: The Board Game for ages 13 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Mega Man: The Board Game has a complexity rating of 1.6 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Mega Man: The Board Game belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fighting, and Movies / TV / Radio theme. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Point to Point Movement. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Mega Man: The Board Game are: Jason Hawronsky and Matt Whitaker. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Mega Man: The Board Game as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.